First train carbody shell manufactured by our company for Santiago Metro Line 7 reaches completion stage
**Santiago Metro Line 7 Trains Take Shape in Brazil**
Alstom, a leading global railway company, has made significant progress in the production of trains for Santiago Metro Line 7. The first carbody shell of the train has been completed at Alstom's facility in Taubaté, Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the project.
The trains for Line 7 will be made of stainless steel, a durable material chosen for its maintenance advantages in metro operations. Each train will consist of five cars, with a total of 37 trains being built for the project.
The trains are part of a contract that includes the supply of the Urbalis CBTC signalling system, a 20-year maintenance contract, and a complete, innovative predictive maintenance system. The safety network will include high-resolution cameras and intercoms, allowing users to communicate with the metro's control centre.
The trains are designed to provide a safe and comfortable ride, and will be equipped with air conditioning, an advanced passenger information system, USB charging ports, and a cybersecurity system. They will also feature four wide doors on each side, spacious corridors, and open walkways between cars for smooth passenger movement.
Three of the districts (Renca, Cerro Navia, and Vitacura) will be served by the Metro network for the first time, benefiting an estimated population of 1.4 million inhabitants. Once Line 7 is operational, the expected travel time between the future terminal stations is estimated at 37 minutes, representing a 54% reduction in travel time compared to the current bus system.
Alstom has been present in Chile for more than 75 years and has been the main supplier for the Santiago and Valparaiso metro systems. The company takes part in the country's main railway projects, including those for Metro de Santiago, EFE Valparaiso, and the State Railways Company (EFE), such as the Alameda-Nos line.
Denis Girault, General Manager of Alstom Chile, stated that these trains will enhance the quality of mobility and transport in Chile, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly means of travel for millions of passengers.
The exact delivery schedule for the completed trains is not specified, but the completion of the first carbody shell suggests that manufacturing is now underway. The Santiago Metropolis trains will be 102 meters long and can carry up to 1,250 people.
Santiago Metro Line 7, currently under construction, will be 26 kilometers long and include 19 stations. The line will pass through seven districts: Renca, Cerro Navia, Quinta Normal, Santiago, Providencia, Vitacura, and Las Condes.
Alstom is committed to helping improve quality of life and safety in Chile through urban, interurban, and freight railway infrastructures. The company's Metropolis trains and Urbalis signalling system are protected trademarks of the Alstom Group. Alstom, Metropolis, and Urbalis are trademarks of the Alstom Group.
- Alstom's smart trains, designed for Santiago Metro Line 7, are currently being manufactured in their facility in Taubaté, Brazil.
- In addition to the trains, Alstom's contract includes the supply of the Urbalis CBTC signalling system and a 20-year maintenance contract.
- The trains, equipped with high-resolution cameras and intercoms, will provide a safe and comfortable ride, with features such as air conditioning, USB charging ports, and a cybersecurity system.
- Once operational, Line 7 trains will serve districts like Renca, Cerro Navia, Vitacura, reducing travel time by 54% compared to the current bus system.
- Manufacturing finances, along with other railway projects in Chile, contribute to Alstom's long-standing presence in the country's transportation industry.
- With the delivery schedule not yet specified, the completion of the first carbody shell indicates that the manufacturing process for sustainable, electricMetropolis trains is underway, enhancing mobility in Santiago.